Veteran services at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel
Veteran families in Benton, AR can turn to Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, memorials, veteran services, and retiring a flag with honor. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 31 miles from Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel publish funeral prices?
Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (501) 778-7100 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel is located at 322 North Market Street in Benton, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 778-7100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel offer veteran families?
Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel provides funerals, cremations, memorials, aftercare services, custom services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Smith Family Funeral Homes-Benton Chapel apart
- Three generations of family ownership, established in 1955.
- Second largest funeral home in Saline County.
- Offers custom services and unique celebrations of life, accommodating special requests such as crane-flown American flags for first responders.
- Recognized for eight consecutive years among the top one percent of funeral homes for customer service.
- Affiliated with Veterans Funeral Care™ and Selected Independent Funeral Homes®.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Pre-Arrangement
- · Embalming
- · Veteran Services
- · Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.